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#677 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 34% in state
La Crescent Montessori & Stem Acad
Elementary School · La Crescent Montessori & Stem Schoo · La Crescent, MN
A La Crescent Montessori & Stem Schoo charter elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1116 S OAK ST, La Crescent, MN 55947
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 70% proficient (2022)
- 18:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at La Crescent Montessori & Stem Acad score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 10 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 40% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
31.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where La Crescent Montessori & Stem Acad sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: Average511/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (La Crescent), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$85,464
Median home value
$269,300
Median rent
$1,015/mo
College educated
37.5%
Homeownership
89.7%
Poverty rate
4.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55947; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Crescent-hokah ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–4 | 0.5 mi | 359 | Compare → |
| CrucifixionPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 97 | Compare → |
| Coulee Connections - AlternativeeducationPrivate · tuition | 4.4private | K–12 | 2.7 mi | 41 | Compare → |
| Coulee Region Virtual AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.0 | K–12 | 2.8 mi | 78 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
La Crescent Montessori & Stem Schoo
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $9,967NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
La Crescent Montessori & Stem Acad is listed in La Crescent Montessori & STEM Schoo; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About La Crescent Montessori & Stem Acad
La Crescent Montessori & Stem Acad is a public elementary school in La Crescent, MN, part of La Crescent Montessori & Stem Schoo, serving approximately 54 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #677 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about La Crescent Montessori & Stem Acad
What grades does La Crescent Montessori & Stem Acad serve?
La Crescent Montessori & Stem Acad serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend La Crescent Montessori & Stem Acad?
La Crescent Montessori & Stem Acad has an enrollment of approximately 54 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Crescent Montessori & Stem Acad?
The student-teacher ratio at La Crescent Montessori & Stem Acad is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does La Crescent Montessori & Stem Acad rank in MN?
La Crescent Montessori & Stem Acad ranks #677 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is La Crescent Montessori & Stem Acad's MySchoolScout rating?
La Crescent Montessori & Stem Acad has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at La Crescent Montessori & Stem Acad?
Based on loaded state assessment records, La Crescent Montessori & Stem Acad has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is La Crescent Montessori & Stem Acad a charter school?
Yes, La Crescent Montessori & Stem Acad is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is La Crescent Montessori & Stem Acad a Title I school?
No, La Crescent Montessori & Stem Acad is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for La Crescent Montessori & Stem Acad?
31.5% of students at La Crescent Montessori & Stem Acad qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 54
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Houston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.1%
- Phone
- (507) 895-4054
- Area population (ZIP 55947)
- 7,319
- Area average commute
- 19.3 min
- Area median age
- 47.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55947; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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